Interval timing d7100
Jan 27, 2016 21:25:13 #
jbeejay80120
Loc: Littleton, Co 80120
How many flash shots can be made with a 2 battery setup before the batteries need to be recharged. I am experimenting.
I got about 40 shots with my first attempt. Flash was needed but last few shots didn't have flash. Need setup help when trying to capture an amaryliis bloom. # of shots and interval time would really be helpful -flash will be required. Bloom has
started to open. Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments.
Bloom has opened approx 1/2 inch. I guessing a couple of days
until full bloom.
I got about 40 shots with my first attempt. Flash was needed but last few shots didn't have flash. Need setup help when trying to capture an amaryliis bloom. # of shots and interval time would really be helpful -flash will be required. Bloom has
started to open. Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments.
Bloom has opened approx 1/2 inch. I guessing a couple of days
until full bloom.
Jan 27, 2016 21:33:36 #
Jan 27, 2016 21:51:25 #
jbeejay80120
Loc: Littleton, Co 80120
I'll Have to investigate the use of an external flash, I'm experimenting with camera flash. I don't think external AC is an option with a d7100. You can tell I'm new to this mode.
Thanks for the thought, I may check out local shops tomorrow
for external flash.
Thanks for the thought, I may check out local shops tomorrow
for external flash.
Jan 27, 2016 22:04:31 #
Jan 27, 2016 22:19:46 #
Jan 27, 2016 22:23:46 #
You need Nikon EH-5b power supply and the EP-5b power supply connector then you can run the D7100 on AC power. The set would cost about $143.00 from B&H.
Jan 27, 2016 22:26:57 #
I think what you need is an eternal battery pack for your flash. I used to use a Bantam rechargeable lead cell battery. I used to get several hundred shots from it during an event-- and typically never needed to use my back-up which was spare AAs.
Jan 27, 2016 22:34:48 #
BebuLamar wrote:
You need Nikon EH-5b power supply and the EP-5b power supply connector then you can run the D7100 on AC power. The set would cost about $143.00 from B&H.
I believe the issue is the flash power-- not the camera battery. If he turns off live view, he should get 400-500 shots from a fresh OEM EN-EL15. He could then time & recharge to swap out the camera battery between exposures. With time lapse of a flower there should be plenty of time to swap out the battery
Jan 27, 2016 22:52:57 #
jbeejay80120
Loc: Littleton, Co 80120
Thanks for your comments. The unknown is how long will it take from partial bloom to full bloom. Last year I awakened to a full bloom overnight so I was hoping to get 8 hours of shots at 10 min intervals. I hope tonight is not like last year but I'm giving it a try and we shall see what the morning will bring. I can add some lighting and try and eliminate the flash. There are two stalks on this plant and the second bloom in about 5 days behind. I'll get a second chance. I have a clock behind the bloom to show the time/bloom info.
Jan 27, 2016 22:54:42 #
Jan 27, 2016 23:05:38 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
Thanks for your comments. The unknown is how long ... (show quote)
I just read up on this recently. What I recall is this: the sequence was one image for every 10 minutes, 800 total images, which covered 5 days and 11 hours
Jan 27, 2016 23:16:03 #
jbeejay80120
Loc: Littleton, Co 80120
Thanks for that info, quite a bit longer than I recall but my memory is not to be trusted. I'll try my lights tonight and see if
the flash still fires. I don't have studio lighting fixtures but I might by tomorrow this time. I altered my shot count to 300 and will use 800 for bloom #2. Thanks again for your comments.
the flash still fires. I don't have studio lighting fixtures but I might by tomorrow this time. I altered my shot count to 300 and will use 800 for bloom #2. Thanks again for your comments.
Jan 27, 2016 23:18:11 #
Jan 28, 2016 07:48:55 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I just read up on this recently. What I recall is this: the sequence was one image for every 10 minutes, 800 total images, which covered 5 days and 11 hours
800 shots won't make for a very long movie. There is a formula that relates the total 'real time,' to the 'compressed time' to give the interval between the individual photos - of course I don't know what it is. I think 10 minutes is way too long. I'll suggest shooting at a shorter interval, perhaps 10 seconds. If you get 'too many' photos at this rate, use fewer photos in your finished video - maybe ecery fith ir tenth frame. Good luck!
Jan 28, 2016 08:18:55 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
How many flash shots can be made with a 2 battery setup before the batteries need to be recharged. I am experimenting.
I got about 40 shots with my first attempt.
I got about 40 shots with my first attempt.
Forget the flash. Get an LED lightbulb and leave that turned on. At $5.00 for the bulb and 9.8W for electricity, it's the cheapest way to go. Otherwise, an external power supply/AC power for an external flash should work.
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